'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' star Charlie Day ranks favourite Luigi

Day, who voices Luigi in the film, responded during a promotional event in Tokyo alongside fellow cast members

An interview promoting The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has drawn attention after actor Charlie Day gave an unexpected answer when asked about his favourite Luigi figures.

Day, who voices Luigi in the animated film, was speaking during a promotional event in Tokyo alongside fellow cast members. The discussion followed a typical format until an interviewer posed a question about his favourite Luigi “in recent American history”.

Reacting with surprise, Day repeated the question before laughing, as co-stars including Keegan-Michael Key and Anya Taylor-Joy responded with visible amusement. After composing himself, he gave his answer.

“Well, me, first of all,” Day said. “Number one. Uh, Luigi Mangione…Luigi Mangione number two.”

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The remark prompted further laughter during the interview, with the interviewer indicating that the response was welcomed. The moment has since circulated online, attracting attention due to the unexpected reference.

Luigi Mangione has been the subject of public discussion following legal proceedings connected to an incident in New York City in December 2024. He faces charges related to the alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which led to a brief manhunt before his arrest.

In the time since, Mangione’s name has gained visibility across social media, where some users have drawn comparisons to the Nintendo character Luigi, often referencing the shared name in memes and online commentary.